I am a wife and mama to 3 of the most loving people I could have ever asked for. Josh (hubby), Ash (step-son), and Ari (daughter). We spend our time outdoors as much as possible fishing, grilling out, camping, spending time with our wonderful circle of extended family, and so much more. When I am not being a wife and mama I am a student studying for my Bachelors in Business Administration with a specialization in Entrepreneurship. I love being in the kitchen, doing crafts, am a certified neat freak. And although I occasionally like to get dolled up I would rather be in a t-shirt and jeans any day of the week.

What is your blogging philosophy?

I strive to share my journey through life with others so maybe others can benefit from what I learn along the way.

Wow Nikki - Thank you! Thank you to everyone here. I have been away - and am back now - I really love the support and kindness on this site. It's encouraging! I need to spend more time commenting and visiting other sites - Thank you! xoxo - Sarah

Nikki Brantner's Blog

I don’t know if this ever happens to you but I know it happens to me all the flippen time. I’ll be in the middle of making something fantastic and I’ll reach into the cupboard for a spice that I ALWAYS keep in the house and it’s not there. Oh silly scatterbrained me; I had it on the list didn’t I? Or you’re craving something so badly but your missing just one ingredient and don’t want to waste the gas to…

With school starting back for my stepson this week and myself starting a new class I’m all about having super simple things to make for dinner. These easy fried taters are just that and they are so flippen tasty. This is one of my hubbys favorite side dishes; in fact he’s the one who used to make it. His version though was slathered in butter, “Oh look there’s not…

Are those double fudge chocolate chip brownies over there? Oh yes I have to have them. Yup that's me I love food; even some of the strangest things that disgust my hubby. Yummy BRAUNSCHWEIGER!!!!!! Because of this fact I am one of the masses who struggles with weight issues.

I have tried the whole diet thing and felt miserable; I found myself craving things even more than normal. I have never been great at…

There are so many cute ideas out there for making your own hair accessory organizers, it can be a little overwhelming. I myself have always been a little leery of attempting one but it’s really not as hard as one would think. Heather and I decided to try and tackle one of our favorite designs using some super cute fabric, ribbons, wood, and some other materials.…